Sage’s Council
The Sage’s Council is a relatively new faction that has skyrocketed in power and influence over the last three decades since being founded. Their stated purpose is to advocate for the interests of academics, ledger-men, wizards, and above all alchemists anyone who makes their living with the aid of pen and paper. Contrary to how many alchemists and wizards have traditionally approached their trade with knowledge being hoarded whenever possible, with information primarily transferred from teacher to apprentice The Sage’s Council seeks to facilitate the free exchange of information and discoveries between researchers. They provide support for the various colleges of Salt in Wounds and print the quarterly journal Tuntume which publishes research from members and furthers the organization’s goals, often featuring contributions from adventurers who share tales of exotic and otherwise unknown creatures, technologies, or magics. While the Sage’s Council is currently a voluntary association (and thus despised by those who love their independence) they have been lobbying for legislation to make membership mandatory for any who wish to ply relevant trades within the city (and the organization is famous enough now that most assume that any alchemist must be part of the council).
NOTABLES COUNCIL SAGES
First Speaker Aurenduexiplick: Andale Auren-duexiplick is an ink-stained green-haired gnome that manages to exert some control over the coun-cil (by having options to set agendas and speak first) but the body functions mostly along democratic lines with votes from each member. Her on-going feud with Bakal has brought both of them some fame.
Alchemist Bakal Filligreen: The fact that Bakal is only a junior member of the council belies the fact that the half-elf with a distinctly acid-scarred face is perhaps the most gifted alchemist alive (at least according to Salt in Wounds professionals). He rarely attends meetings and is believed to have other schemes that he only rarely tries to achieve by utilizing the council.
Alchemist Silvas Almaran: This amber-eyed tiefling has shaved her head and walks with a slight limp. Silvas specializes in rare alchemical reagents and tonics specifically those that can’t be manufactured in the city and for those in the know, poisons.
Apprentice Misael Nargonde: This rail thin human with messy black hair, brown skin, and dark brown eyes serves as bookkeeper for the council as he completes his apprenticeship. Misael lives in the Tail Stones with his boyfriend and tries to keep a balance between his studies and administrative duties for the council (which include counting votes).